Random Stripe Generator !!! You gotta try this!!

Try it out by entering your colors and desired stripe widths below:


http://www.kissyourshadow.com/stripe_maker.php

You will need to follow the link to actually use this neat tool BUT I thought you might want to see what it looks like :

Random Stripe Generator

I wrote this script to generate random stripe patterns for knitting sweaters, scarves, blankets, etc. It'll give you an idea of what the finished sweater will look like, but it still leaves some unpredictability to the stripe pattern. Try it out by entering your colors and desired stripe widths below:

1. Select your yarn colors (minimum of 2):

2. Which stripe widths should be allowed (ie, 1 row wide, 2 rows wide)?

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20

3. Approximately how many rows total would you like generated (max. 1000)?

Remember to not take things to seriously.....

http://www.youtube.com/v/EX73rYxDpvU&rel=1

Yarn weights......a quick reference:

Standard Yarn Weight System

Categories of yarn, gauge ranges,
and recommended needle and hook sizes

Yarn Weight Symbol & Category Names
Type of Yarns in Category	Fingering 10-count crochet thread	Sock, Fingering, Baby	Sport, Baby	DK, Light Worsted	Worsted, Afghan, Aran	Chunky, Craft, Rug	Bulky, Roving
Knit Gauge Range* in Stockinette Stitch to 4 inches	33–40** sts	27–32 sts	23–26 sts	21–24 st	16–20 sts	12–15 sts	6–11 sts
Recommended Needle in Metric Size Range	1.5–2.25 mm	2.25— 3.25 mm	3.25— 3.75 mm	3.75— 4.5 mm	4.5— 5.5 mm	5.5— 8 mm	8 mm and larger
Recommended Needle U.S. Size Range	000–1	1 to 3	3 to 5	5 to 7	7 to 9	9 to 11	11 and larger
Crochet Gauge* Ranges in Single Crochet to 4 inch	32–42 double crochets**	21–32 sts	16–20 sts	12–17 sts	11–14 sts	8–11 sts	5–9 sts
Recommended Hook in Metric Size Range	Steel*** 1.6–1.4 mm	2.25— 3.5 mm	3.5— 4.5 mm	4.5— 5.5 mm	5.5— 6.5 mm	6.5— 9 mm	9 mm and larger
Recommended Hook U.S. Size Range	Steel*** 6, 7, 8 Regular hook B–1	B–1 to E–4	E–4 to 7	7 to I–9	I–9 to K–10 1⁄2	K–10 1⁄2 to M–13	M–13 and larger
* GUIDELINES ONLY: The above reflect the most commonly used gauges and needle or hook sizes for specific yarn categories.

Animated Knitting Help....SO cool:) I-cord Bind Off video too !!

I stumbled upon this really great link for knitters. I am going to use this with my pattern customers, when they need a little extra help:

Here is a list of the animations:

• Short Row with Wrap
• Yarn Over
• Forward
• Backward
• Purl into Back (Pb)
• Cast On Double Method
• Kinc increasing from right to left
• Kbinc increasing from left to right
• Making an Increase working an increase between 2 stitches
• Working CAST ONs at end of row
• Icord single method
• Binding Off 2 pieces together
• Pickup Stitches along side of edge
• Pickup Stitches in slipped stitch edge
• Duplicate Stitches

www.dnt-inc.com/barhtmls/knittech.html

Having trouble with my i-cord bind off? Try this video from you-tube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEVRngEGNvc

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I just listed my new pattern, The Felted Doctor bag on ebay and etsy. Here are the details:This one is great for all those beautiful buttons out there:) The button on the model is actually from a pony tail holder.

The bag is designed to sit upright on its base. I hate it when my purse tips over:)
It is an advanced beginner level pattern...you will use strait needles for the entire project. Some simple seaming is required and I have written a full set of instructions with an illustration on how to get the most professional look possible. There is also a stitch guide provided.

AND you can always contact me via email if you need any extra help:)

The main model in this listing was knit using random stripes and I just love the results. Each color was knit for 2 rows. I choose to make the side NOT match the front so that you could see how it is put together. It is very simple to make your stripes match up if you wish as shown in my denim blue and brown model.
The pattern provides you with easy to follow step by step instructions to create the basic shape. YOU DECIDE ON what color(s) you want to work with and the extra embellishments (for example: stripe details and buttons).
You will use size 10.5 needles and 650 yards of worsted weight wool.
The U- shaped handles are easy to find here on ebay and at most craft stores:)
Measures about: 7"h (not including the handles) x 11.5"w x 5"d

Well now, the lazy blogger is back.

I have had a few really fun things happen with my designs:
I got my felted basket pattern included in the "2008 Pattern A Day" calendar. Check out
January23rd!

AND

Nicky Epstein included one of my tips in her latest book, "Knitting Never Felt Better"
















Here is a link for the book:http://vogueknitting.com/books/product_info.php?products_id=156

AND

I had my felted duffle pattern (see my previous post) included in the book, "100 Purses to Knit or Chrochet". They renamed it "Felted Stripes"(I know, I know...the cover picture is SO ugly! Oh well....LOL!!!)

I have seen them at Target, Amazon, Ebay, Borders and Barnes and Noble. How cool is that?